SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism Support

Location: Enfield, London

Salary: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 5 October 2026

Teach Now is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support two autistic pupils in Years 1 and 5 at a welcoming primary school in Enfield.

Both pupils are academically capable and enjoy learning but can become dysregulated during the school day. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will use creative, practical strategies to help them manage emotions, navigate transitions and remain engaged in lessons. No personal care is required.

The role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils in Years 1 and 5.

• Use effective regulation strategies to reduce anxiety and prevent escalation.

• Adapt activities creatively to maintain engagement and motivation.

• Support classroom learning, routines and transitions.

• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interaction.

• Recognise triggers and respond calmly and consistently.

• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support team.

• Monitor progress and provide clear feedback on each pupils needs.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience supporting autistic children.

• Understand emotional and sensory regulation needs.

• Be able to provide strong examples of successfully engaging pupils.

• Be patient, observant, creative and solution-focused.

• Build trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.

• Remain calm and consistent during periods of dysregulation.

• Be committed to safeguarding and have the right to work in the UK.

This role would suit a confident SEN Teaching Assistant who understands that behaviour is a form of communication and can adapt their approach to meet each childs individual needs.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance